SMS Choir Students & Parents:
It seems that the news has "gone viral" but for those of you who have not heard: I will not be returning to South next year. I have accepted a position as the Director of Choral Activities at Olathe East High School. This was an incredibly difficult decision to make. Teaching choir at Shawnee Mission South is such a huge part of my life and who I am. Its difficult to imagine anything else. That said, my choice to take this new position wasn't based on my love for South, my awesome kids or my amazing parents, but on new opportunities and what is best for my family.
Even as soon as today, I know that our administration is working to find an outstanding person to take over as your new choir director. Just like when I came to South six years ago, the new director will only be successful with the 100% support of all of you! Give that new person everything you've got!
Last, thank you for the opportunity to laugh, cry, learn and make music. I will always have a piece of SMS with me wherever life takes me. The last line of our Alma Mater seems to make more sense now than ever before!
Raiders we ever shall be!
Cates
PS--Have you turned in your cookie dough money?!?!
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